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About Kirk Kern

Kirk Kern is an editor and lead writer covering the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders for Vegas Sports Today. Heis a 30-year journalist who has written for Associated Press, Gannett, Las Vegas Review-Journal, San Diego Union-Tribune, and others. He's an experienced writer and editor with a deep online and offline media background. He lives in Las Vegas.

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Raiders July 26, 2021

Punter Waitman added to Raiders roster on July 26

The Las Vegas Raiders roster now includes punter Corliss Waitman, who the club signed on Monday. The free agent Waitman,

Raiders July 24, 2021

Raiders signings: 3rd round picks Deablo, Koonce inks contracts

The latest Las Vegas Raiders signings occurred Friday, with the announcement that the team has come to terms with third-round

MLB Baseball July 20, 2021

MLB Las Vegas Relocation: Oakland A’s non-binding stadium agreement passed by city council

The Oakland City Council voted 6-1, with one abstention, on Tuesday to approve a non-binding agreement with the Oakland A’s

Raiders July 19, 2021

Raiders president Marc Badain resigns after 30 years with organization

The Raiders announced on Monday that Raiders president Marc Badain has resigned his post. Owner Mark David released a statement

Raiders July 16, 2021

Raiders roster breakdown: Raiders running backs ready to share the load with 17-week schedule

One of the biggest changes in the NFL this season is adding a 17th game. To that regard, personnel in

Raiders July 12, 2021

Raiders Roster Breakdown: Raiders quarterback Carr needs to come up big in 2021

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has said recently that he’d like to be a “Raider for life.” The upcoming season will

MLB July 11, 2021

MLB Las Vegas Relocation: A’s continue to dangle Las Vegas move with visit July 8-9

For what seems like the 100th time this summer, Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval visited Las Vegas with thoughts of

Raiders July 6, 2021

Report: Raiders mulling Derek Carr contract extension with 2 years left on current deal

A report of a Derek Carr contract extension could bring the quarterback closer to his goal of becoming a “Raider

Raiders July 2, 2021

Raiders Roster Breakdown: Raiders defensive line reloads after disappointing 2020 season

Last season, the Las Vegas Raiders defensive line managed only a woeful 14.5 sacks. Enter Yannick Ngakoue, who should pair

Raiders June 28, 2021

Raiders Roster Breakdown: Raiders offensive line gets makeover

The Las Vegas Raiders offensive line wasn’t the biggest reason the team faded down the stretch and missed out on

Raiders June 27, 2021

Did Tom Brady The Shop comments call out Derek Carr and Raiders?

Is Derek Carr that “motherf—cker” of the Tom Brady The Shop comment that broadcast during an episode on HBO last

Raiders June 23, 2021

Allegiant Stadium: Raiders fans scooping up parking spots

There are 65,000 seats at Allegiant Stadium, and the Raiders have been able to secure 35,000 parking spots within a

Raiders June 21, 2021

Raiders’ Nassib is the first openly gay active NFL player

Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib posted on his Instagram today that he is gay, becoming the first openly gay active

Raiders June 21, 2021

Raiders Roster News: Raiders sign second-round pick Tre’von Moehrig

The latest Las Vegas Raiders roster news includes today’s signing of safety Tre’von Moehrig, their second-round pick. The announcement came

MLB June 20, 2021

Las Vegas MLB Relocation: A’s owner part of group visiting Las Vegas for possible stadium sites

Oakland A’s owner John Fisher will accompany team president Dave Kaval on a trip this week to Las Vegas to

Boxing June 19, 2021

“Monster” Naoya Inoue makes short work of Dasmarinas

They don’t call Naoya Inoue the Monster for nothing. WBA/IBF Bantamweight titleholder Naoya Inoue, of Zama, Japan, retained his two

Raiders June 18, 2021

Raiders Roster Breakdown: Raiders wide receivers group has mix of youth and experience

In the Raider Nation’s perfect world, Henry Ruggs III and Bryan Edwards will seize the day and become the dominant

Raiders June 18, 2021

Vegas Raiders News: Raiders sign two free agents to compete on defense

The Las Vegas Raiders news this week after the minicamp ended was about competition. The Raiders took a couple of

Raiders June 16, 2021

Vegas Raiders News: Gus Bradley needs to bring it all together for Raiders defense

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in a host of new defensive players this offseason, but maybe the biggest addition is

Raiders June 15, 2021

Josh Jacobs leads ‘Crimson Tide’ connection for Raiders

Sometimes, when a team brings in a guy who rushed for almost 1,000 yards with 10 touchdowns, the incumbent running